Inateck External M.2 SSD Case for 2230 NGFF SSDs

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This is a case for the currently available Inateck M.2 adaptors that support PCIE+SATA M.2 drives. It must be the variant with the short PCB. Normally the adapter supports 2280 drives and doesn't support the 2230 drives, because the case doesn't have mounting for these. So I made this tiny case for for 2230 drives only. Please use low power drives only, as there is no cooling. SSDs like the Kioxia BG4 are the max when it comes to power usage. The BG4 gets 76C under max load, that is still safe going by specification and the SSD doesn't throttle. I recommend printing with 20% Infill, a wall line count of two, a Layer height of 0.28mm and a Initial layer height of 0.3mm. You should print with a brim for adhesion. Support is required for the retention slots that are in the case and the end cap. Clean up the print before assembly and push the retention rectangles into the case after putting the cap onto it. Use pliers sideways and don't push down on the top as the rectangle will bend. I included the 3d model that I build the case around. The measurements are accurate and the model was made by me.